Sr. Network Systems Engineer

Quantum Sky is seeking a Sr. Network Systems Engineer to join our team onsite at our Customer Program in Dulles, VA, Aurora, CO or Richardson, TX. The candidate will be assigned to a National Systems ISP/ASP program within our government services product line to help create, deploy, and support an element of the customer’s Future Ground Architecture and Infrastructure Service Provider platform. 

Responsibilities:

• The candidate will be assigned to a National Systems ISP/ASP program within our government services product line to help create, deploy, and support an element of the customer’s Future Ground Architecture and Infrastructure Service Provider platform.
• The role involves ensuring continuity of operations across six data center sites and one test site using High Availability technologies.
• The candidate will support the networking needs of multiple Active Directory domains, assist with large-scale migrations from legacy to standardized environments, and support Operations and Maintenance, Post Deployment, and Integration of new technology.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, assisting with technical work products, proactively monitoring and evaluating system status, recommending improvements, and presenting plans at customer change board meetings. This full-time position may require overtime to meet key deadlines.

Required:

• 5-8 years of experience with switching and routing systems
• Familiarity with ISP/ASP network environments
• Demonstrated judgment in managing competing priorities to meet program objectives
• Ability to configure network devices for new deployments per senior staff direction and configure replacement network devices from backup configuration files
• Basic familiarity with VMware, Windows, and Linux systems
• Willingness to ask questions when unsure and execute with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in a production environment
• Experience with Brocade/Extreme and/or Cisco networking environments
• Familiarity with load balancing technologies
• Familiarity with large-scale networking configurations, including troubleshooting, deploying, and maintaining
• Ability to interface with program and company leadership, customers, and end users
• Willingness to work overtime to meet key deadlines and lead team efforts
• Ability to collaborate with team members to define network connectivity requirements and create end-to-end solutions
• Proficiency in integrating and solving complex infrastructure problems
• Experience ensuring high reliability and performance through network monitoring and infrastructure management
• Ability to respond to and use an online ticketing system for user service requests
• Experience ensuring network compliance with security and performance requirements (NISPOM, RMF/DISA)
• Ability to assist with upgrading older infrastructure to new technologies
• Proficiency in revising and maintaining technical and operational documentation
• Opportunity to grow technical competence in areas such as SAN, NAS, Backups, Windows, Linux, virtualization, User Authentication, DNS, NFS, and system imaging/build automation
• Experience sharing knowledge to improve team performance

Clearance: 

• Active and in-scope United States TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance
• Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information

Location:

• Dulles, VA, Aurora, CO or Richardson, TX

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $160,000-$170,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.